Psalms 66 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 66
1Unto the end, in hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David.
2May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us.
3That we may know thy way upon earth: thy salvation in all nations.
4Let people confess to thee, O God: let all people give praise to thee.
5Let the nations be glad and rejoice: for thou judgest the people with justice, and directest the nations upon earth.
6Let the people, O God, confess to thee: let all the people give praise to thee:
7The earth hath yielded her fruit. May God, our God bless us,
8May God bless us: and all the ends of the earth fear him.
Psalms 66
1Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
8O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:
9Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
10For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
11Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
13I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
14Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.
15I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
17I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 66
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 66:1
"Unto the end, in hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David."
"Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:"
